Claimed:J. Rhinehart Biography

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Jakub Rhinehart

Nationality: German

Defense - #84

76 in. - 210 lbs

 

 

Jakub Rhinehart is a prospect for the upcoming S41 Entry Draft but there is still a lot that people do not know about him. He was born in Essen, Germany to a rich family, allowing him to have no worries when it came to equipment or needs. His two eldest brothers went through hockey careers, one of them even making the Deutsche Eishockey Liga to play for the Kölner Haie so his family was well versed when it came to hockey. Jakub was raised in a family with good morals and standards, staying relatively level-headed throughout his life.The boy learned to skate when he was just five years old, and not long after he was skating laps around the arena. He was being taught how to play by all his siblings, but he only started to play in organized games when he was twelve years old. He was scouted by many German scouts, touting him as a great prospect that will have an impact on German hockey. Jakub was very fortunate by being born in a rich family and took complete advantage of such, hiring private coaches and a small rink build into the house. His father was not a hockey player but was proud that his sons had ambitious goals, supporting them in any situation.

 

High school was quite smooth sailing for the German lad. Keeping up with his school work by providing excellent grades and playing hockey for his school's team where he would absolutely tear it up. Several scouts went to many of his games, watching him develop throughout the season. Jakub was not bogged down by any injuries, other than a minor flu that kept him out for a few games. He was featured in several newspaper articles and magazines by the time he was fifteen. His post-season play was no joke either, managing to win MVP in all of his years in high school hockey by putting up impressive numbers that lead the league by large margins. His ability to see the ice was evident, being considered to one of the greatest German players of all time. There was a lot of hype behind him and people were certain that Jakub would be team Germany's savior. He ended his high school career at seventeen, having won three championships at the district level.

 

 

 

He was called on to play for Germany's under 20 squad, only at the age of seventeen. Many were certain that the team's luck was about to change with an addition of what most considered to be a prodigious defender, having already agreed to play for Kölner Haie the upcoming season, alongside his brother. It didn't take long for the German people to notice that Jakub was completely out of his element. Booed off the ice on several occasions for atrocious errors and ill defensive play. Rhinehart looked elite when playing with kids of his age, but when playing against older competition he struggled to make a difference on the big ice. He went into Haie camp feeling demotivated and weak. It was a surprise to himself when he put together a productive season with the club, almost scoring at a 0.5 point per game clip. He wasn't elite, or spectacular but his play was definitely steady and a tad bit safer. Shock. That was what took place in the upcoming days after his team was eliminated in the first round. Rhinehart declared himself for the VHL Entry Draft and fell into the waiver system, deciding that this was an opportunity to redeem himself while playing against high quality competition.

 

Pros

 

His skating is considered one of his greatest assets, based on sheer speed and agile movement. He can definitely keep up with the best of them, using his long and powerful strides. Jakub's skating ability is generally used to balance out his defensive deficiency and allows him the opportunity to return to his position so there isn't an odd-man rush.

 

He was highly touted for his vision because of his ability to read the game at a high level. There had definitely been some hiccups but he turned it around and rebounded, his eyes having a lot to do with that. He is able to make accurate tape-to-tape passes and predict plays accurately. He could potentially help out a team's power play with his puck possession game and quick thinking in the offensive zone. He may not be the main option to score, but Jakub provides a decent alternative for complimentary scoring.

 

His stick work is definitely impressive, using the massive wingspan and strong reach to check players. He is definitely a physical specimen with all the tools, gifted with traitors that should allow him to succeed in a hockey environment. Poke checking and attentively keeping track of his opponents are definitely ways that allow his body to progress into the frame he was given.

 

 

Cons

 

There is much concern for his defensive game, although he has an active stick, at times he can be caught out of position due to his rushing mentality. His shot can be hard but often misses the net entirely, thus proving to be a factor for his inability to turn into an actual top-pairing defenseman. He needs to learn when to join rushed and to make sure he is not caught flat-footed if another player looses the puck.

 

He needs to learn more discipline. It's not as if he has anger issues, he is quite calm but at times he will be over-aggressive with the stick and take penalties such as slashing or hooking unintentionally as he aims to strip the opponent of the puck. This may be due to his lack of experience but Jakub should get better as his career moves along.

 

Rhinehart needs to grow into his big frame and add on some proper muscle. He can look downright terrifying for forwards but he is not the type of player that will be crushing players through boards or anything. As a defenseman he should have some strength in his arms and upper body to make sure he can make safe plays and out-muscle opponents.

Edited October 13, 2014 by Boomcheck

[HawksFan19 89]

Overview: 3/3

 

Good to see that Rhinehart had a good life before making it to the show. 

 

Grammar: 2/2

 

lbs = lbs.

theDeutsche = the Deutsche

life.The = life. The

lad.Keeping = lad. Keeping

looses = loses

 

 

Presentation: 1/1

 

Color and pics. Good.

 

Pros: 2/2

 

Great Job.

 

 

Cons: 2/2

 

Nice cons. 

 

FINAL: 10/10

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